Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alveolata
ID:
365891

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.K.Allen

Source:
ksu

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 121 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000365223

Common Names

  • Litsea Alveolata
  • Alveolata Laurel
  • Litsea Glabra

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Description

Litsea alveolata (also called Alveolate Bay Leaf, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lauraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, and is found in tropical rainforests. It is an evergreen tree with leathery leaves that are dark green above and paler below, and has small yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Litsea alveolata is a popular houseplant, used for its attractive foliage and easy-care nature. It can be used as a ground cover, in containers, or as a specimen plant. It is also used in hanging baskets and as a border plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Litsea alveolata is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Litsea alveolata is a fast-growing evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained medium.

Where to Find Litsea alveolata

Litsea alveolata is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in areas such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Litsea alveolata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Litsea alveolata?

Litsea alveolata

What is the common name of Litsea alveolata?

Alveolate Litsea

Where does Litsea alveolata grow?

Litsea alveolata is found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Species in the Litsea genus

Litsea luzonica, Litsea venulosa, Litsea versteeghii, Litsea virens, Litsea vitiensis, Litsea verticillata, Litsea unita, Litsea urdanetensis, Litsea vanoverberghii, Litsea variabilis, Litsea xantophylla, Litsea whiteana, Litsea whitfordii, Litsea anamo, Litsea andreana, Litsea areolata, Litsea anomala, Litsea boerlagei, Litsea alba, Litsea amicorum, Litsea albida, Litsea alleniana, Litsea alveolata, Litsea artocarpifolia, Litsea albayana, Litsea bernhardensis, Litsea bennettii, Litsea baruringensis, Litsea beusekomii, Litsea bainingensis, Litsea assamica, Litsea aurea, Litsea auricolor, Litsea australis, Litsea barringtonioides, Litsea brookeana, Litsea buinensis, Litsea burckelloides, Litsea caroli, Litsea calophylla, Litsea calophyllantha, Litsea carrii, Litsea aban-gibotii, Litsea cambodiana, Litsea accedentoides, Litsea chartacea, Litsea acrantha, Litsea castanea, Litsea catubigensiskos, Litsea ceramensis,

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,